Nursing: from a US degree to a green card
CIP 51.3801
This major is not STEM-designated, so OPT lasts 12 months. Graduates usually get one H-1B lottery try before their work authorization ends.
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Degree
$56,000
Median bachelor's earnings, year 1
Across 258 programs - OPT 12 months 12 months, no extension
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H-1B
$104,000
Median salary for registered nurses
41,543 certified across the main jobs -
Green card
4,927
PERM labor certifications, 88.1% certified
Median processing about 449 days
Jobs graduates go into
Grouped by US Standard Occupational Classification. Salaries are the wages offered on H-1B applications and exclude bonuses and stock.
| Job | H-1B certified | Median salary | Middle half of salaries | Green cards certified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nursesSOC 29-1141 | 41,543 | $104,000 | $85,280 – $130,000 | 4,927 |
Top H-1B employers
Registered nurses
| Employer | Certified | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sample Employer A | 3,323 | $98,975 |
| Sample Employer B | 3,074 | $115,519 |
| Sample Employer C | 2,824 | $103,518 |
| Sample Employer D | 2,575 | $98,153 |
| Sample Employer E | 2,326 | $100,316 |
| Sample Employer F | 2,077 | $95,695 |
| Sample Employer G | 1,827 | $101,993 |
| Sample Employer H | 1,578 | $106,578 |
Top green card sponsors
Registered nurses
| Employer | Certified |
|---|---|
| Sample Employer A | 591 |
| Sample Employer B | 556 |
| Sample Employer C | 522 |
| Sample Employer D | 487 |
| Sample Employer E | 453 |
| Sample Employer F | 418 |
| Sample Employer G | 384 |
| Sample Employer H | 349 |
| Sample Employer I | 315 |
| Sample Employer J | 280 |
| Sample Employer K | 246 |
| Sample Employer L | 211 |
Where the jobs are
Schools with the highest graduate earnings
Median earnings one year after graduation, from US Department of Education tax records for students who received federal aid. International students are not included in these figures.
| School | Year 1 | Later years |
|---|---|---|
| Sample University 1 | $75,600 | $98,280 |
| Sample University 2 | $73,360 | $95,368 |
| Sample University 3 | $71,120 | $92,456 |
| Sample University 4 | $68,880 | $89,544 |
| Sample University 5 | $66,640 | $86,632 |
| Sample University 6 | $64,400 | $83,720 |
| Sample University 7 | $62,160 | $80,808 |
| Sample University 8 | $59,920 | $77,896 |
| Sample University 9 | $57,680 | $74,984 |
| Sample University 10 | $55,440 | $72,072 |
| Sample University 11 | $53,200 | $69,160 |
| Sample University 12 | $50,960 | $66,248 |
| School | Year 1 | Later years |
|---|---|---|
| Sample University 1 | $90,720 | $98,280 |
| Sample University 2 | $88,032 | $95,368 |
| Sample University 3 | $85,344 | $92,456 |
| Sample University 4 | $82,656 | $89,544 |
| Sample University 5 | $79,968 | $86,632 |
| Sample University 6 | $77,280 | $83,720 |
| Sample University 7 | $74,592 | $80,808 |
| Sample University 8 | $71,904 | $77,896 |
| Sample University 9 | $69,216 | $74,984 |
| Sample University 10 | $66,528 | $72,072 |
| Sample University 11 | $63,840 | $69,160 |
| Sample University 12 | $61,152 | $66,248 |